20 Dec 2018 | 01:35 PM UTC

UK: Runway at Gatwick airport to remain closed after drone sighting Dec. 20 /update 3

Runway at Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to remain closed following another drone sighting on December 20; associated disruptions expected

TIMEFRAME expected from 12/19/2018, 12:00 AM until 12/20/2018, 11:59 PM (Europe/London). COUNTRY/REGION London

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22 Dec 09:05 PM UTC —

UK: Two arrested for drone disruptions at Gatwick Airport (LGW) Dec. 21 /update 9

21 Dec 07:00 PM UTC —

UK: Flight operations resume at Gatwick Airport (LGW) December 21 /update 8

21 Dec 06:04 PM UTC —

UK: Gatwick Airport closes runway again December 21 /update 7

21 Dec 08:43 AM UTC —

UK: Runway reopens at Gatwick International Airport Dec. 21 /update 6

21 Dec 12:27 AM UTC —

UK: All flights canceled at Gatwick Airport (LGW) through December 20 /update 5

20 Dec 06:53 PM UTC —

UK: Disruptions continue at London’s Gatwick Airport December 20 /update 4

20 Dec 10:06 AM UTC —

UK: Flight disruptions at Gatwick Airport continue into Dec. 20 /update 2

20 Dec 01:22 AM UTC —

UK: Flight disruptions at Gatwick Airport continue into Dec. 20 /update 1

19 Dec 10:45 PM UTC —

UK: Flight delays reported at London’s Gatwick Airport December 19

Event

The runway at Gatwick International Airport will remain closed, after another drone was sighted on Thursday afternoon (local time), December 20. As of Thursday morning, all flights had been suspended. The airport has advised travelers with flights schedules on Thursday to confirm the status of their flight prior their departure for the airport, as disruptions could persist. Airport authorities are reportedly working with police to investigate the incident. Several arriving flights have been diverted to other regional airports, including Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

Context

The runway at LGW was closed after two drones were spotted over the airfield at LGW at 21:03. The drones have reportedly been sighted near the airport multiple times since the initial incident.

Advice

Individuals flying through London, particularly LGW, are advised to monitor the situation, confirm the status of their flight, and anticipate flight disruptions.

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